There is movement on the Manchester United side. While the Mancunian club is about to welcome Joshua Zirkzee, author of an exceptional season with Bologna in Italy, another Dutch international has just packed his bags, namely Donny van de Beek. Returning to the north of England after an inconclusive loan at Eintracht Frankfurt, the former Ajax Amsterdam star is officially putting an end to a trying experience with the Red Devils. This Thursday, the English team confirmed the departure of the 27-year-old midfielder.
“Donny van de Beek has permanently joined La Liga side Girona. The midfielder has thanked the Red Devils fans for their warmth and support during his time at Old Trafford, which began when he signed from Ajax in 2020. Scoring a goal on his debut, against Crystal Palace, he made 36 appearances in all competitions in his first campaign as a Red. In total, he played 62 times, also scoring in the away game at Watford in 2021, but had two loan spells away from the club“, we can read in an official press release. Thus, Donny van de Beek takes the direction of Girona, sensation of the last exercise in Liga and qualified for the Champions League next season. Note that he has committed until June 2028 with the Blanquivermells.